Deputy Nursery Manager (Full Time)

Pay: Up to £38,000.00 per year

Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced floor-based Deputy Manager to join a growing team in a family run, private nursery in Thames Ditton.

There is ample free parking on the roads surrounding the nursery and within walking distance of Hampton Court and Thames Ditton train station.

Requirements for the role:

• Has experience in leading a room - this role is floor based

• Has a positive and encouraging approach to managing a diverse staff team

• Has a genuine passion and enjoyment for working with children

• Has a commitment to safeguarding and will support the nursery in its high standard of safety and safeguarding

• Has a friendly personality with a flexible and calm approach

• Has a minimum of a level 3 qualification in childcare

• Is motivated to manage workload, deadlines and manage time effectively to deliver the desired results

You will be required to:

• Ensure the nursery complies with all relevant legislation, plus local authority and OFSTED requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

• Ensure that children are kept safe and that staff understand and, when necessary, follow Safeguarding Procedures

• Build positive relationships between children, parents/carers and team members

• Enable the team to provide rich learning opportunities for the children

• Support the development of good practice with regards to special needs and inclusion

• Ensure that staff adhere to nursery policies, objectives and code of conduct

• Promote and maintain the Nursery's reputation for providing exemplary practice.

Benefits:

• Staff Lunch

• Free Parking (on local roads)

• Further training and development opportunities

• Casual dress

• Employee discount

• Referral program


Experience:

• Nursery: 2 years (required)

• Room Leader: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Level 3 Early Years certification (required)